Cedar Falls

Dunn County, Wisconsin (near Menomonie)

River/Stream: Red Cedar

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
63 ft
Dam Length
508 ft
Reservoir Storage
23,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1910
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
52,750 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-06-14

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00734
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.93554, -91.88931
Age
116 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.